The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has suggested holding of night courts in jails for trial of petty offences.

Addressing a function in New Delhi, NHRC Chairperson, K G Balakrishnan said various strategies could be employed to bring down the prison population like ensuring that police does not make any arrest indiscriminately and also providing legal aid to the poor. Mr. Balakrishnan said the number of under trial prisoners is very high in the country and it is a matter of concern. He said in jails itself, there could be some courts so that petty offences could be tried.